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Law Enforcement Organization Quiz

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Which of the following is a type of police leadership style that emphasizes employee empowerment and participative management?

Shared leadership

What is the name for the strategy where police officers call in sick en masse to protest working conditions?

Blue flu

Which document limits the power of police in the United States?

Bill of Rights, State Laws, Department Policy

Which leadership style do female police officers typically prefer?

<p>Democratic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of shared leadership in policing?

<p>Quality circles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that contributed to the renewed interest in shared leadership in policing in the 1980s and 1990s?

<p>Japanese industry's success</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE about the organization of most police departments?

<p>Patrol functions are usually separated from detective and internal investigative functions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical management system for most government employees at federal, state, and local levels?

<p>Civil service system</p> Signup and view all the answers

Are reserve officers in local police departments considered sworn personnel?

<p>Yes, they are generally considered sworn personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do reserve officers in police departments always receive payment for their services?

<p>No, payment varies between different departments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ethical leaders in organizations are more likely to:

<p>Foster positive relationships with all members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do police unions primarily interact with federal government agencies?

<p>No, they primarly communicate with local police departments and local government officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the number of officers or subordinates a supervisor can effectively supervise?

<p>Span of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

After the 1881 assassination of President James Garfield, what did the Pendleton Act establish?

<p>The civil service system</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which system is 'personal ability' stressed above all other considerations?

<p>Merit</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the police structure in the United States generally classified?

<p>Quasi-military</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body has the authority to make binding decisions on a wide range of policy issues, working conditions, and departmental strategies?

<p>The Department Leadership Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a police agency, the chain of command typically starts with the ________.

<p>Police commissioner or chief</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of replacing sworn officers with civilians or nonsworn employees in noncritical tasks?

<p>Civilianization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the ability and opportunity for officers to move from one police department to another?

<p>Lateral movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tour schedule is known to boost officer morale but can be challenging for department managers due to scheduling difficulties?

<p>10-hour shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chain of command in a department always starts with the Governor of the state in which the department is established, regardless of the size of the department.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Marine Corps general Smedley Butler according to the text?

<p>He organized a &quot;bandit squad&quot; to aggressively raid prostitution houses and suspected crime dens in Philadelphia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an officer transfers from one department to another according to the text?

<p>The officer can lose some or all of their investment in their pension plans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did shared leadership become popular in police organizations according to the text?

<p>In the 1980s and 1990s</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the shared leadership example in the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Police Department?

<p>It was a successful example of shared leadership.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What management concept is described in the text, where each individual in an organization is supervised by one immediate supervisor or boss who in turn reports to a higher supervisor?

<p>Chain of command</p> Signup and view all the answers

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